Yeast peroxisomes: How are they formed and how do they grow?

Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2018 Dec:105:24-34. doi: 10.1016/j.biocel.2018.09.019. Epub 2018 Sep 27.

Abstract

Peroxisomes are single membrane enclosed cell organelles, which are present in almost all eukaryotic cells. In addition to the common peroxisomal pathways such as β-oxidation of fatty acids and decomposition of H2O2, these organelles fulfil a range of metabolic and non-metabolic functions. Peroxisomes are very important since various human disorders exist that are caused by a defect in peroxisome function. Here we describe our current knowledge on the molecular mechanisms of peroxisome biogenesis in yeast, including peroxisomal protein sorting, organelle dynamics and peroxisomal membrane contact sites.

Keywords: Contact sites; Peroxisome biogenesis; Peroxisomes; Yeast.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dynamins / genetics
  • Dynamins / metabolism
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum / metabolism
  • Fungal Proteins / genetics
  • Fungal Proteins / metabolism
  • Genes, Fungal
  • Lipid Metabolism
  • Membrane Proteins / genetics
  • Membrane Proteins / metabolism
  • Models, Biological
  • Mutation
  • Organelle Biogenesis
  • Peroxins / genetics
  • Peroxins / metabolism
  • Peroxisomal Targeting Signals
  • Peroxisomes / genetics
  • Peroxisomes / metabolism*
  • Peroxisomes / ultrastructure
  • Protein Transport
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / genetics
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / ultrastructure
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins / genetics
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins / metabolism
  • Yeasts / genetics*
  • Yeasts / metabolism*
  • Yeasts / ultrastructure

Substances

  • Fungal Proteins
  • Membrane Proteins
  • PEX11 protein, S cerevisiae
  • Peroxins
  • Peroxisomal Targeting Signals
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins
  • Dynamins